Step one in the CMD Recovery Guide asks us to do something deceptively simple and emotionally brutal. Admit that our spending or collecting has taken control of our lives in...
Step twelve of the twelve-step program is often talked about as service, but for me it was survival. It wasn’t something I arrived at early in recovery. It was something...
Step work is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in recovery spaces. It can start to sound abstract, intimidating, or overly rigid if we’re not careful....
For me, setting healthy boundaries is no longer optional, it’s essential. They’re obligations that shape how I live each day. The decisions I make ripple outward. They carry consequences that...
Mood swings are one of the most misunderstood parts of active addiction – and one of the most frustrating parts of early recovery. One moment you feel motivated, clear, and...
There is a version of collecting that feels calm, grounded, and deeply fulfilling. And there is another that feels rushed, anxious, and driven by urgency. The difference between the two...
There is something incredibly pure about watching sports simply as a fan again. Not as an investor. Not as a speculator. Not as someone with money on the line. Just...
Martina Fasano, @darthtrader89 This month, we’re proud to feature Martina Fasano (@darthtrader89) in our Collector Spotlight, a passionate lifelong Toronto Blue Jays and New England Patriots fan, and a mother...
Did you know you can now set deposit and time limits directly in the Whatnot app? This harm-prevention feature was introduced to help create a safer and healthier collecting environment...
Active addiction rarely stays in the lane we try to keep it in. It doesn’t just live in the apps, the bets, the breaks, or the packs. It has a...
This is the time of year when life can feel especially heavy. The days are still short. The mornings are dark. Work hours feel longer than usual, and there is...
Guilt and shame often get lumped together, but in recovery – whether from active addiction, compulsive collecting, or gambling behaviors – they operate very differently. Understanding that difference can be...
